TOMATO-GARLIC LENTIL BOWLS

Image Courtesy of Taste of Home

Stay warm and healthy with hearty Tomato-Garlic Lentil Bowls! This delicious recipe boasts full flavors from ginger, tomatoes and lentils. With 8 grams of fiber per serving, this is a guilt-free dish for any occasion!

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
• Chopped tomatoes and minced fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onions 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in lentils, seasonings and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, 25-30 minutes.

Stir in lemon juice and tomato paste; heat through. Serve with yogurt and, if desired, tomatoes and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 294 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 419mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 21g protein.

Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home.